Watermelon, Feta, and Mint Salad
A vibrant, refreshing salad that combines sweet watermelon, creamy feta, and fresh mint, perfect for summer gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cooking Required
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups watermelon, cubed
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep the Watermelon: Start by cutting your watermelon into bite-sized cubes.
- Crumble the Feta: Next, grab that feta cheese and crumble it with your fingers or use a fork.
- Chop the Mint: Take your fresh mint and create a chiffonade.
- Zest and Juice: Using a zester, zest the lemon into a bowl and then squeeze in the juice.
- Combine it All: In a large mixing bowl, combine the watermelon cubes, crumbled feta, and chopped mint.
- Toss and Taste: Gently toss everything together to avoid crushing the watermelon or feta.
- Chill (Optional): For an extra refreshing kick, refrigerate the salad for about 30 minutes.
Notes
Consider adding jalapeños for spice, toasted nuts for crunch, or a drizzle of honey for sweetness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: watermelon salad, summer salad, refreshing salad, feta cheese, mint salad